Homeopathy for Tinnitus

The author gives indications for some homeopathic remedies useful in Tinnitus.

Tinnitus, noises that occur in the ear rather than in the outside environment, chronically affects around 10 to 20% of the population. It arises as a result of injury to the ear, all forms of otitis, a blocked eustacian tube, otosclerosis, middle ear tumors or Meniere’s disease. It can also be related to the use of various pharmaceutical drugs, circulatory and cardiovascular disorders, thyroid disease and head injury. It’s usually a symptom of disease rather than a disease itself and causes a significant level of misery in those who have to endure it.

Cochlear implants in those with hearing loss may help, as can hearing aids. Playing background music to mask the tinnitus is often used and “tinnitus maskers” are also available. Unfortunately, few people using these measures experience substantial relief.

Tinnitus can be reduced in some people by acupuncture, the use of magnesium, zinc, vitamins A, B3 and B12, choline, gingko, prickly ash and black cohosh, but the condition is notoriously difficult to treat.

Whilst there’s been no clinical trial confirmation of the effectiveness of homeopathy for this problem, a number of practitioners have seen significant relief provided by the following remedies.

Remedy

Sounds heard

Modalities/ Comments

Baryta mur.

Buzzing

Roaring

Worse for chewing or swallowing

Better for sipping cold water

Chenopodium ant.

Buzzing

Roaring

No modalities known for this remedy

China

Humming,Ringing

Singing

Worse after eating, at night, Better for warmth, open air

China sal.

Unknown

No modalities known for this remedy

Chinin sulph

Ringing

Worse mid to late morning, cold

Better for pressure

Coccus

Cracking

Worse on waking, lying down, worse left side

Better for walking, cold drinks

Dulcamara

Buzzing

Worse for cold, damp air

Better for warmth and dry weather

Elaps

Buzzing

Crackling

Roaring

Worse from wet weather, worse at night

Better from rest

Graphites

Cracking

Hissing

Roaring

Sounds like gunshots

Worse for warmth, worse at night

Better from wrapping up

Kali iod

Ringing

Worse from heat, changing or damp weather, night

Better for motion, cold air, open air

Ledum

Roaring

Rushing

Wind

Worse at night, worse from heatBetter for cold, better for rest

Lycopodium

Humming

Ringing

Roaring

Rushing

Whizzing

Worse for warmth, early evening, right side

Better for motion, warm food and drink

Mag carb

Buzzing

Ringing

Roaring

Whizzing

Worse for warmth of the bed, temperature changes

Better for warm air, open air

Petroleum

Ringing

Cracking

Whizzing

Wind

Worse for motion, cold weather, eating

Better for warm air, dry weather, raised head

Salicylic acid

Ringing

Roaring

Worse for motion, night, cold

Better for dry heat

Silica

Roaring

Worse from cold air and drafts, in the morning

Better for warmth, for wrapping head

Thiosinaminum

Unknown

No modalities known. Normally only used clinically where scar tissue or a thickening of the ear drum causes tinnitus

These remedies should be used in 6C potencies, three times daily, only while the symptoms that relate specifically to the remedy are present. For any issues that don’t resolve in a reasonable period of time or those that increase in severity, the services of a qualified and experienced homoeopath should be sought.

Robert Medhurst

Robert Medhurst BNat DHom DBM DRM DNutr is a qualified Naturopath & Homoeopath with 28 years of clinical experience and currently practices in the Adelaide Hills in South Australia. He has written many articles and lectured on homeopathy throughout Australia and the U.S. Robert previously operated several natural therapies practices in Sydney and was involved in teaching and research. He was formerly the Expert Advisor on Homeopathy to the Federal Government of Australia, Dept. of Health & Ageing. He specialises in homeopathy and is the author of The Business of Healing, the definitive guide for clinical practice establishment and management. For more information see adelaidehillsnaturopath.com.au. Robert Medhurst is author of the recently released : The Concordant Clinical Homeopathic Repertory

Comments

Asefa Firdosy

July 18, 2012

Sir, regarding Tinnitus remedy. It is a good article and very helpful for the patient who suffers from Tinnitus and Menier’s Disease. I am suffering ringing in the ear at night.Taking Ginco biloba tab.
I appreciate such articles on Homeopathy 4 Everyone.

Hi Robert,
Thanks for your nice article. Many people suffer from tinitis and its also my experience that many homeopathic remedies work on the tinitis. Often there’s an aggravation at first after which the sounds seems to diminish or the patient don’t seem to notice it so much anymore. Sometimes it comes and goes.
I have one question: Some of my patients hear a high ongoing beep, like the high tone that use to come from old tv sets (if you know what I mean). But I can’t find this sound in the repertories. Maybe I just dont know the right word in English. What would you suggest? Where should I look?
Thank you and kind regards,
Anka

Dr.Shabeir Ahmad Baig

Dr. Ranvir pahwa

July 20, 2012

Article is Ok it is all from the materia medica. The content of personal experience is lacking as I observe.
There are several modalities which are left. Our reports and personal experiences are that:
Tinnitus may be caused by or worsens with
Caffeine (cola drinks)
Coffee
Chocolate
Black tea
green Tea
Antibiotics
Nicotine
Anxiety

I miss Nux Vomica as a very good remedy against tinnitus, when modalities are stress (till to burn-out), overworking and anger. Especially for who has huge ambitions and expect a lot from other and self.

Tinnitus often becomes the central focus of the patient’s life and leads to a lot of emotional disturbances. A constitutional approach would be a better option than a specific drug. This of course is the preferred method fortreating not just tinnitus but all conditions.

Dr.Shabeir Ahmad Baig

Kanwal Nayan

January 7, 2014

As usual excellent and very informative article. But I am a little confused, Tinnitus is listed under, Homeopathy For Tinnitus, Tinnus Cure, Tinnitus Remedy and Tinnitus Symptons. Why is that. Seems to me that it is the same desease. And then there are no less than 50 Homeopathic remedies.
I think it is confussing even fo a Homeopath let alone a student of Homeopathy.